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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,804.07, 136,315.98 and 55,778.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,804.07, 136,315.98 and 55,778.49 is: 76,955.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,804.07 : 136,315.98 = 55,778.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,804.07/136,315.98 = 55,778.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,804.07x = 136,315.98 × 55,778.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,804.07x = 7,603,499,527.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,603,499,527.27/98,804.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76,955.33

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